1990 J/40
LOA
12.30m (40.4ft)
Beam
3.65m (12.0ft)
Displacement
7,711kg (17,000lbs)
Year
1990–1995
Manufacturer
J/Boats
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.30 m | 40.4 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.21 m | 33.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.65 m | 12.0 ft |
| Draft | 2.08 m | 6.8 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.00 m | 55.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,711 kg | 17,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg | 7,500 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 72.5 m² | 780 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Rod Johnstone | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.87
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
44.1%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.74 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.0
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1990 J/40
The J/40 is a fast and beautiful cruiser-racer that brings J/Boats' racing pedigree to a serious cruising yacht. One of Rod Johnstone's finest designs, she is quick, comfortable, and built to last.